Troy University - Troy

Troy University, based in Alabama, is a public university founded in 1887. Through a network of locations and a robust online offering, TROY serves both traditional students and adult learners with a worldwide enrollment of more than 20,000 TROY operates four campuses in Alabama--Troy, Dothan, Montgomery and Phenix City-and locations in 7 states, in both Japan and Korea and partnerships with universities in China, Vietnam and Malaysia.

Founded as a college to train teachers, Troy University has today grown into a thriving international university that enrolls more than 1,000 international students, representing more than 76 countries. Also highlighting the University's international focus, TROY is home to Alabama's only Confucius Institute that maintains a statewide mission of educating about the Chinese language, culture and history and forging economic development ties between the state and China. The complete university experience may be found at Troy University’s beautiful, historic campus in Troy, Ala. The Troy, Ala. campus provides top-notch academic programs as well as experiences that shape careers and lives.

Students on the Troy Campus enjoy more than 200 clubs, Greek organizations and philanthropic groups, as well study abroad programs, Division I athletics, an honors program and more. The Troy Campus also offers a wide variety of residence halls, including apartment style units. The surrounding city of Troy is a charming Southern city with a picturesque town square featuring unique boutiques and food options.

Why Troy University?

Campus life: Located in the warm Southeastern part of the U.S., within easy drive to Florida and the city of Atlanta. They offer quality education at an exceptional value. For over 130 years, Troy University has enabled and encouraged its students to define who they are and find their place in the world. Troy accomplishes its mission through diversity, dedication, and making a difference. This is through the Trojan Warrior Spirit. 

Hands-on experience: With more than 100 undergraduate and graduate majors and programs, Troy University gives you ample opportunities to explore all of your academic options. Troy University offers degree programs in high-demand fields across its five colleges--the College of Arts and Sciences; the Sorrell College of Business; the College of Communication and Fine Arts; the College of Education; and, the College of Health and Human Services.

Facilities: Troy University has been on the forefront of internationalization for the past 50 years. Students from more than one hundred countries have been part of shaping tolerance and an exceptional diverse cultural on our Alabama campuses and international sites.

Enhanced learning experience: Troy gives you the best of both worlds. On one side it has the friendly feel, small classes with personalized attention. On the other hand, Troy offers the amenities of a large university, including NCAA division 1 athletics and a large variety of social and extra-curricular activities. The result is high value and lower than average cost.